When you get your first horse, or add a new horse to your barn, it doesn’t take long to fall in love with them. Though you may want to start going for long rides right away, you need to give your horse time to adjust to their new surroundings and, more importantly, to you! During… Read more »
Having a horse to love and care for is one of the most rewarding things you could ever experience. Horses are hard workers, loving companions, and fun and beautiful creatures. If you’re thinking about buying a horse of your own, then you probably know all of this already. But the idea of owning a horse… Read more »
Purchasing a horse of your own is a big step to take. If you’re looking at buying a horse, you should, at this point, have extensive experience with handling and riding a horse you’ve leased. This is the only way to ensure you’re truly ready for the responsibility, time commitment, and emotional commitment of owning… Read more »
Training with your horse is a great way to stimulate their mind and body and build a strong bond between the two of you. One thing that is important to remember when training your horse though, is that they tend to spook easily. That’s why you must take them through the process of desensitization, i.e.,… Read more »
At some point in their life, your horse may have to go on a road trip. Maybe you’re moving to a new ranch or competing in horse shows. Whatever the reason is, it’s important that you take the appropriate steps to prepare your horse for long-distance travel of any kind. The travel process can be… Read more »
Horses are beautiful animals that make great workers, riding partners, and loving companions. One of the most amazing things about them is that, although they’re incredibly strong and powerful, they are gentle creatures by nature. That being said, it is important to remember that a horse is capable of serious damage and injury if they’re… Read more »
Moving into a new home is stressful for anyone. The process itself requires a lot of work, then it takes a few weeks to acclimatize to your new place before you really start to feel at home again. For a horse moving to a new barn, the experience is very similar. Moving between boarding barns,… Read more »
The start of a new year is the conventionally perfect time to take stock of where you are in life, where you want to be, and how you can make that gap smaller over the next 365 days. For horse owners, this is also a good opportunity to assess your horse’s needs and current care…. Read more »
As you grow your farm over the years, you’ll be welcoming new livestock into the barn from time to time. The good news for horse owners is that horses are naturally social animals that usually prefer to be part of a herd. However, that doesn’t mean you can just plop a new horse into your… Read more »
How often do you take a shower? Brush your hair? Brush your teeth? Hopefully everyday (or at least a few times a week). Keeping up with personal hygiene is important for staying healthy and feeling good in your skin. Well, the same goes for your horse. The only difference is that horses aren’t too great… Read more »
